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Inventories, net
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2011
Inventory, Net [Abstract]  
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventories, net
Inventories, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
May 31, 2011
 
August 31, 2010
Processed and unprocessed scrap metal
$
263,839


 
$
189,618


Semi-finished steel products (billets)
6,817


 
5,593


Finished goods
63,305


 
43,352


Supplies, net
30,198


 
29,540


Inventories, net
$
364,159


 
$
268,103